A 5-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital with acute glomerulonephritis. In taking the child's history, the nurse recognizes the probable cause of this condition as:
a. Recovered from German measles 2 months ago
b. Dysuria since the previous night
c. A history of allergy
d. Strep throat 2 weeks ago
D
Acute glomerulonephritis develops from 1 to 3 weeks after a streptococcal infection, which causes an immune response that alters the effectiveness of the glomeruli.
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1. Ask the librarian to identify journals appropriate for the research topic. 2. Discuss ideas and content with classmates for inclusion in the research project. 3. Access a database and search for information appropriate for the research topic. 4. Study the class research textbook for information that would apply to the research topic.
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Repository preparations of drugs:
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The LPN is providing care for an 88-year-old patient. Which of the following age-related assessment findings would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
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